Gyaru-oh
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Gyaru-o are a sub-group of modern Japanese youth culture. Gyaru-o is the male version of gyaru, the suffix oh being one way to pronounce the Chinese character for male.
Gyaru-o are characterised by deep tans, a certain dress-style often seen in magazines such as Men's Egg, Men's Egg Bitter (for gyaru-o aged 23+) and Men's Knuckle and a liking for para-para dancing and cyber-trance music.
Often members of the Japanese public look down upon the gyaru-o lifestyle because it does not fit in with the normal Japanese tradition of blending into the crowd, because of their appearance and also because they are associated with youth rebellion.
Gyaru-o can often be seen in main teen hangouts in Tokyo such as Shibuya or Shinjuku.
[edit] Reference
- Store opens for guys seeking to wear gyaru fashions, Mainichi Daily News, September 28, 2006.
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| Subcultures: Bōsōzoku | Cosplay | Ganguro | Lolita fashion | Gyaru and Gyaru-oh | Kogal |
| Cultural phenomena: FRUiTS Magazine | Gyaru-moji | Harajuku girl | Japanese fashion | Kawaii | Visual kei |
